Splat |
Freedom Writers (2007) |
"While it is, like its genre brethren, inspiring and uplifting, Freedom Writers glosses over so much material that it makes the process look too easy." |
Ryan Cracknell |
Splat |
Killers - Leaving Las Vegas (2007) |
"Feels more like a superficial magazine article in a mainstream magazine. Sure, there's some info to be taken from it but it's simply not personal enough to the band it focuses on." |
Ryan Cracknell |
Tomato |
The Page Turner (2007) |
"With gentle plotting the intensity builds and builds until it all boils over." |
Ryan Cracknell |
Splat |
Partition (2007) |
"Since the story didn't draw me in too much I frequently found myself admiring the intricate scenery instead." |
Ryan Cracknell |
Splat |
Primeval (2007) |
"The possibility of commentary is raised but it ultimately is glossed over with cliches and very little substance." |
Ryan Cracknell |
Tomato |
13 Tzameti (2006) |
"13 Tzameti does suffer from a weak and even lazy conclusion, but that doesn't stop 90 minutes that come before it. This truly is deserving of being unforgettable." |
Ryan Cracknell |
Tomato |
Blood Diamond (2006) |
"This is one powerful film. The shooting style is intense, mixing action with heart-wrenching drama with Leonardo DiCaprio's faux South African accent." |
Ryan Cracknell |
Splat |
Click (2006) |
"The Special Edition DVD release of Click is a simple matter of an average film with a better-than-average collection." |
Ryan Cracknell |
Tomato |
Creature Features Collection (2006) |
"For fans of genre filmmaking, the Creature Features Collection is a nice collection of documentaries that highlight some of horror and science fiction's greatest moments." |
Ryan Cracknell |
Splat |
The Da Vinci Code (2006) |
"Even with the many featurettes on the film's second disc, this is still a disappointing DVD." |
Ryan Cracknell |
Splat |
Dawn of the Living Dead (2006) |
"While's there's some interesting components, Dawn of the Living Dead is definitely not the dawn of a new era in zombie flicks." |
Ryan Cracknell |
Tomato |
Deja Vu (2006) |
"Towards the end it gets a little tiresome and hokey. But the ride of the first two-thirds is well worth the journey." |
Ryan Cracknell |
Tomato |
The Elementary Particles (2006) |
"A depressing thinker of a film that also offers a little nostalgia to boot." |
Ryan Cracknell |
Splat |
Flicka (2006) |
"If it's going to be a paint-by-numbers plot then there should be an emotional core to hang it on." |
Ryan Cracknell |
Splat |
Flyboys (2006) |
"The best of Pearl Harbor meeting the worst of HBO's Band of Brothers." |
Ryan Cracknell |
Splat |
Forest of the Dead (2006) |
"Combining horror and comedy isn't easy if you want to be taken seriously. Forest of the Dead tries but in the end it's a failure, even in the realm of low-budget filmmaking." |
Ryan Cracknell |
Tomato |
Free Zone (2006) |
"Free Zone is a powerful film -- definitely not what you'd expect from Natalie Portman. Thought provoking and visually pleasing, this is one you will want to track down." |
Ryan Cracknell |
Splat |
Goal! (2006) |
"Fits the sports movie mold to a fault. It forces the familiar down your throat. However football fans might appreciate a thoughtful "Hollywood" film about their sport. The somewhat extensive list of extras is also mighty enticing." |
Ryan Cracknell |
Splat |
The Guardian (2006) |
"Overly bloated action drama that is predictable and drawn out." |
Ryan Cracknell |
Splat |
Happy Feet (2006) |
"Unfortunately, once the eye candy is firmly established, there's a story here that drags and drags. Then it takes a bit of a leap before it drags some more." |
Ryan Cracknell |
Tomato |
Heading South (2006) |
"Strong performances help balance out a sometimes slow moving plot in this serious drama. There's not a lot of extras on the DVD but the film itself is worth a gander." |
Ryan Cracknell |
Tomato |
The Heart of the Game (2006) |
"Serrill does a good job of grounding the film with the conventions to suck you in and make the team likeable. But then the politics and real stories emerge, which makes the film truly stand apart from the crowd." |
Ryan Cracknell |
Splat |
The Hills - The Complete First Season (2006) |
"About as shallow a show I have ever seen as young girls mope about their boyfriends, shop, sleep in and complain about their jobs. And it all takes place in the upscale world of Los Angeles. Oh, the struggle; oh, the drama." |
Ryan Cracknell |
Tomato |
I Was a Teenage Movie Maker (2006) |
"This is a must-get DVD for amateur filmmakers and fans of genre cinema alike. It's also a rare instance where the extras are more important than the film itself." |
Ryan Cracknell |
Splat |
Keeping Up With The Steins (2006) |
"One of the most disappointing films I've seen this year. Unfortunately the DVD doesn't do much to change that fact." |
Ryan Cracknell |
Splat |
Let's Go to Prison (2006) |
"The short and the sweet of it: Let's Go to Prison is one of the worst pieces of Hollywood garbage I have ever seen." |
Ryan Cracknell |
Splat |
Love's Abiding Joy (2006) |
"Although wholesome and simple in its storytelling, the central characters are on such a pedestal of virtue that it's impossible to relate to them in any way." |
Ryan Cracknell |
Splat |
The Marine (2006) |
"The story is minimal and the action is preposterous, but it doesn't try to be much else." |
Ryan Cracknell |
Splat |
The Night Listener (2006) |
"One of those films where it's easy to recognize something's going on and there's interesting intentions but it just never comes together." |
Ryan Cracknell |
Splat |
The Omen (2006) |
"As far as the movie goes, The Omen is pretty awful. The gimmick date has past and we're all still here. On the DVD production side, the extras are decent but probably not enough to make the complete package more than a renter." |
Ryan Cracknell |
Tomato |
Once in a Lifetime: The Extraordinary Story of the New York Cosmos (2006) |
"An honest portrayal of the rise and fall of a one-time American sports icon, even if that status was short-lived." |
Ryan Cracknell |
Tomato |
The Prestige (2006) |
"Nolan balances Hollywood and indie sensibilities pulling off a film that is smart, complicated and carries a big look." |
Ryan Cracknell |
Tomato |
The Queen (2006) |
"I was to this film. It's slow and plodding throughout, yet the format Frears brings to the table is gripping in its balance." |
Ryan Cracknell |
Tomato |
Roving Mars (2006) |
"Originally made for IMAX screens, George Butler's Roving Mars is a visual marvel %u2013 even if it boils down to a piece of corporate propaganda." |
Ryan Cracknell |
Splat |
Stay Alive (2006) |
"Might find its biggest fans with the huge gamer crowd.The extras are a little thin, although the interactive menus are intriguing but ultimately pointless." |
Ryan Cracknell |
Tomato |
Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby (2006) |
"One of Will Ferrell's funniest films to date, Talladega Nights really is more than cornball jokes and race car fun. The "Unrated" DVD has tons of extra giggles and gags to keep everyone laughing for a long time." |
Ryan Cracknell |
Tomato |
Trust the Man (2006) |
"An intelligent low-brow comedy for adults." |
Ryan Cracknell |
Tomato |
The U.S. vs. John Lennon (2006) |
"An excellent documentary in charting how celebrities can use their public status for good, especially if they have the guts to turn their backs on what made them famous for a greater good." |
Ryan Cracknell |
Splat |
U2 - The DVD Collectors Box (2006) |
"There's a generic and distant feel to both that limit their replay value and the lack of real depth may turn off the big-time fans most likely to be interested in a release such as this." |
Ryan Cracknell |
Tomato |
We Shall Overcome (2006) |
"Buoyed by likeable characters and the ever-dependable super teacher construct, We Shall Overcome builds into a better-than-solid underdog story." |
Ryan Cracknell |
Tomato |
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe (2005) |
"It's one of those cornerstone releases any fan of the film will want to own." |
Ryan Cracknell |
Tomato |
Head Trauma (2005) |
"Much of the time you're guessing what's real and what's not, but it's not done in such a way that you're lost and confused. Instead there's this creepy vibe that crawls across your skin." |
Ryan Cracknell |
Splat |
The Miracle Match (2005) |
"Even those who aren't [soccer fans] might fancy the traditional sporting story of huge odds and overcoming them. At the very least, some sort featurette would have made the DVD more desirable." |
Ryan Cracknell |
Tomato |
Saw II (2005) |
"Fans of the first Saw film will totally dig this two-disc DVD. Not only does the gore run freely, but there's plenty of extras to keep them satisfied and occupied." |
Ryan Cracknell |
Splat |
The Mummy's Kiss - Second Dynasty (2003) |
"If you're a fan of b-movies and boobies, then this DVD's a lot of fun. If not, you wouldn't think twice as soon as you saw the cover anyways." |
Ryan Cracknell |
Tomato |
Jackass: The Movie (2002) |
"For fans of Jackass and those who like to watch people torture themselves in a somewhat controlled environment, this is a great and loaded DVD." |
Ryan Cracknell |
Tomato |
Payback (1999) |
"A solid enough action comedy, albeit one that had a lot of potential to be wittier and darker." |
Ryan Cracknell |
Tomato |
The Last Broadcast (1998) |
"An interesting film made more interesting by history, this "definitive" edition DVD not only dissects the movie, but also the making of it from many angles. This makes it not only a must-have for horror fans, but also those looking to get a start in indep" |
Ryan Cracknell |
Tomato |
The Siege (1998) |
"More political than entertaining, The Siege is a reflection of our heightened awareness and sensitivity to terrorism and the price of freedom." |
Ryan Cracknell |
Tomato |
The Full Monty (1997) |
"When it was first released in 1997, it made quite a name for itself, arguably in large part to the fact of its subject matter. A decade later, the shock factor is gone and what's left is a genuinely funny little film." |
Ryan Cracknell |
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